About a year ago, Turtle Beach shocked the sim racing community by attempting to enter the market with a full mid-range bundle. It had everything on paper that sim racers wanted, including a direct drive wheelbase, a leather wheel, a clutch pedal set, and even a button box. The problem was that reviews were bad, community reception was even worse, and within a year the entire bundle was selling at roughly 40% off. So most of us simply wrote Turtle Beach off.
Then, out of nowhere, they sent me this. The Turtle Beach VelocityOne Multi-Shift. A seven speed H-pattern shifter, a sequential shifter, and a handbrake all in one compact unit. It has backlit buttons, interchangeable knobs, console compatibility, high and low gear settings, and it somehow retails for only $130. So here is my full review.
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The Multi-Shift is one of those products that looks better in person than you expect. The casing is a mix of injection molded plastic and steel, but the overall design is thoughtful and surprisingly premium for the price. You get subtle details like a carbon weave pattern on the top plate, clean graphics along the sides, and a leather boot paired with a rounded knob that looks genuinely respectable.
Functionality has clearly been a priority. There is a high and low range gear toggle for trucking sims, a specific handbrake mode, and two separate USB cables in the box. One is a braided cable for PC, and the other has green accents for Xbox users who own the Turtle Beach VelocityOne wheelbase. Under the flap labeled push to open you will find the integrated table clamp, which tightens or loosens using the included Allen key. Hard mounting is also available through four threaded inserts on the bottom.
Turtle Beach also includes multiple knobs. You get the standard H-pattern knob, a much larger sequential shaft with a rally-style knob, and even a third adapter for attaching your own aftermarket knob. This level of versatility is almost unheard of in this price range, and it immediately makes the Multi-Shift stand out before you have even used it in-game.
Switching the Multi-Shift into H-pattern mode, the first surprise is how realistic it feels. For an entry to mid-range product, the sensation is shockingly close to what you would get from a lightweight entry level sports car. The shifting action is mechanical, distinct, and has a satisfying clunk without feeling overly heavy or overly notchy.
Travel between gears is short but defined, and the mechanism returns accurate positions without vague zones or overshooting. A proper reverse is included as well, which is not always guaranteed at this price point. Because the shifter uses hall effect sensors, there is no physical wear on the detection mechanism, and everything is fully sealed under the leather boot to protect the internals. It creates a surprisingly confident on-track feel that you do not usually see until you move into more expensive H-pattern units.
The overall sensation sits right between two well known competitors. The Moza HGP delivers a firmer, almost magnetic click that some people love and others find exaggerated. Meanwhile, the Thrustmaster TH8A is often criticized for being too soft with not enough feedback. The Multi-Shift lands perfectly in the middle. Mechanical, satisfying, and realistic without requiring excess force.
This is not just good for the price. For many people, this will be the most natural feeling H-pattern shifter they have ever used.
Sequential mode is simple to switch into using the toggle at the back. The lever returns to center quickly, and although the tactile feedback is light and not as convincing as a dedicated sequential, it still works well enough for rally titles or cars where you just want quick upshifts and downshifts. The included rally knob genuinely helps the experience as it feels great in the hand, with a good size and weight that gives the shifter a stronger sense of purpose.
For the price, you cannot expect a true motorsport-grade sequential, but the Multi-Shift still gives you a functional and fun option that is more than usable when you want it.
Handbrake mode is another welcome addition. It is not the Multi-Shift’s strongest feature, since the mechanism does not have the travel or resistance of a proper hydraulic style handbrake, but just having this extra function inside the same device adds even more value. It works well for casual drifting or rally stages where you simply want extra control without buying a dedicated handbrake.
One feature that genuinely surprised me is the backlit buttons on the top. In a dark setup, being able to see everything clearly and input commands quickly is extremely helpful. The lighting looks clean and modern, and although the buttons themselves are simple, they are responsive and placed conveniently.
For a product in this price category, this kind of attention to detail is not something you see often.
After testing the Turtle Beach Multi-Shift across all of its modes, I can confidently say that it is one of the best value sim racing shifters available today. The build quality is better than expected, the H-pattern feel is genuinely impressive, the included knobs are great, and the amount of versatility you get for 130 dollars is unmatched.
It may not beat the high-end dedicated shifters in the market, but at this price there is simply nobody offering more features, better realism, and this level of overall polish. The Multi-Shift is one of those products that feels like it should cost much more than it does, and Turtle Beach deserves credit for not only getting this right, but delivering something that stands out in a category full of predictable options.
If you need an H-pattern, a sequential option, or even a casual handbrake without overspending, this is an incredibly easy recommendation.
